K+S Group, Kassel, said on Dec. 18 that with a production stoppage at the Werra plant now shorter than previously assumed, it now expects an additional negative EBITDA effect of roughly €10 million in the fourth quarter. Earlier this month, the producer reported that it expected a maximum negative EBITDA effect of €15 million in the quarter (GM Dec. 7, p. 25).
K+S in early December also confirmed its range for full-year 2018 EBITDA of €570 to €630 million, including this possible additional burden.